OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Lots of life left in this year, never mind the one aheadLiam Dann writes: 2014 doesn't look like letting go early. In fact, like a good TV drama, it looks set to end on a cliff-hanger.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGood cash choices will pay offDon't fall into the trap of paying off your credit card at the minimum rate. Banks usually require 3-5 per cent of the total each month...20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAmbrose Evans-Pritchard: Japan's recovery bid a threat to the worldHSBC has warned that Japan's barely disguised attempt to drive down the yen is becoming dangerous and may spin out of control, leading to an exchange rate crisis next year and a worldwide currency....17 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRussian crisis: Why it mattersRussia's ruble was tanking on Tuesday faster than journalists could type, hitting levels against the dollar that were unimaginable even a week ago.16 Dec 10:38 PM
Banking and financeFirms target opportunities in high dollarMost New Zealand corporates have learned how to deal with a high exchange rate and are now looking at the opportunities it presents for investing overseas, HSBC's New Zealand chief executive, Noel....15 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drifts lower as crude oil prices continue slideThe New Zealand dollar fell as the continued decline in crude oil prices stoked concern that global economic growth may be faltering14 Dec 07:49 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow: Riding the dairy monsterA $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.11 Dec 08:30 PM
Banking and financeBanks face warning from FMAThe Financial Markets Authority has warned it may name and shame banks or even restrict their licences if alleged KiwiSaver mis-selling and switching practices are allowed to continue.11 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeReserve Bank won't halt risesThe Reserve Bank has left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent, saying any further rate hikes are likely to be at a later stage.10 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeHouse sales up, prices rise in NovemberAnnual house sales rose for the first time in 13 months, driven by higher value properties, according to REINZ data released today.09 Dec 11:19 PM
Banking and financeNZ resident fights rates chargesNew Zealand resident Darrell Read is fighting charges from Britain's Serious Fraud Office that allege he was part of an international rates rigging scheme.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rebounds after touching 2-year low against USThe New Zealand dollar rebounded after touching a fresh two-and-a-half year low as investors sold US dollars08 Dec 08:02 PM
Banking and financeOz banks need extra capitalCommonwealth Bank of Australia and its three main rivals may need as much as A$30 billion ($32.4 billion) in fresh capital.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBig four Aussie banks face shake-upAustralian banks should be forced to hold more capital to minimise their risk of failure and improve competition, the Financial System Inquiry has found.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMiddle-age mortgage? No wayMiddle-aged home buyers face being locked out of the property market because banks are worried they are too old to pay off their mortgage before they retire.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Housing up, fishing downThe contrast in fortunes this week between two parts of New Zealand could not have been starker.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financePayTag use on rise as ASB joins trendASB has joined Westpac in offering the new PayTag service, which involves stickers attached to smartphones to speed up payments.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeHouse values rise at 'eyewatering' paceAuckland property values are picking up speed at an "eyewatering" pace, with some areas up 5pc in only three months, according to QV.03 Dec 11:00 PM
AgribusinessANZ admits misleading conduct, settles for $18.5mANZ has admitted misleading conduct over interest rate swaps and up to 178 farmers will now have to decide whether to accept their share of $18.5 million from the bank.03 Dec 04:00 PM
